Oct
2009
Articles from 11th Oct 2009
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Parliament in rooftop protest
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Environmental campaigners defied security measures to climb onto the roof of the Houses of Parliament, unfurling banners which read: "Change the politics, save the climate." Read
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Lung transplant was cancerous
Oct 11 2009 | National News
A British soldier died after he was given a pair of cancerous lungs in a transplant. Read
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Government to hold assets sale
Oct 11 2009 | National News
The Government is to sell off £16 billion of assets as part of moves to restore stability to the public finances, Gordon Brown is to announce. Read
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Boyzone lead tributes to Gately
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Boyzone led tributes to their "friend and brother" Stephen Gately, saying he was a "beautiful person in both body and spirit". Read
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Gately death 'not drugs or suicide'
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Drugs were not a factor in the sudden death of Boyzone star Stephen Gately, a family spokesman has said. Read
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Speculation over Brown's eyesight
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has been praised for his "bravery" in revealing that he has suffered two minor tears to his retina. Read
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MP's warning over expenses probe
Oct 11 2009 | National News
A senior MP has broken ranks to challenge the auditors examining Commons expenses, warning them against treating politicians "unfairly". Read
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'Half a million' see internet game
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Fewer than half a million people watched England's first game to be broadcast exclusively live over the internet and no detailed viewing figures will be released, the firms behind the move has said. Read
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X Factor wins battle for TV viewers
Oct 11 2009 | National News
X Factor has won the head-to-head viewing war with Strictly Come Dancing by more than three million viewers, new figures show. Read
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OAP wins pay-out on leg amputation
Oct 11 2009 | National News
A pensioner who unnecessarily had her leg amputated after she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer has won a six-figure payout from the hospital trust responsible. Read
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PM Brown could face expenses call
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown could be among scores of MPs asked to repay cash after a review into Commons expenses, it has been revealed. Read
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USA and UK meet over Afghanistan
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Britain and America are working closely to ensure their Afghanistan strategy is as "clear, as effective and as decisive as possible", David Miliband has stressed. Read
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OAP wins pay-out over amputation
Oct 11 2009 | National News
A pensioner who unnecessarily had her leg amputated after she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer has won a six-figure payout from the hospital trust responsible. Read
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US and UK meet over Afghanistan
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Britain and America are working closely to ensure their Afghanistan strategy is as "clear, as effective and as decisive as possible", David Miliband has stressed. Read
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Sir Elton leads tributes to singer
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Sir Elton John has led tributes to Stephen Gately, saying he was the "kindest, gentlest soul". Read
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Gately death 'was not suspicious'
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Police investigating the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately said there are "no signs of suspicious circumstances". Read
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Stephen Gately dies: Celebrities pay tribute
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Sir Elton John led tributes to Stephen Gately today, saying he was the "kindest, gentlest soul". Read
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Stephen Gately dies: Police report no suspicious circumstances
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Spanish police investigating the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately said there were "no signs of suspicious circumstances" today. Read
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New rules threaten Scout Jamborees
Oct 11 2009 | National News
The 90-year tradition of Scout Jamborees in the UK is under threat because of new Government vetting rules. Read
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Christmas decorations up in mall
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Christmas decorations have appeared at one of the country's largest shopping malls - two-and-a-half months early. Read
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Judges to rule on injured soldiers
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Appeal judges will rule on a legal challenge by the Ministry of Defence over the level of compensation awarded to injured members of the armed forces. Read
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Sir Elton leads tributes to Gately
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Sir Elton John has led tributes to Stephen Gately, saying he was the "kindest, gentlest soul". Read
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Shoesmith facing legal bill threat
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Sharon Shoesmith faces a hefty lawyers' bill if she loses her judicial review challenge against her sacking over the Baby P tragedy, according to an expert. Read
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Tributes pour in after Gately death
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Tributes are being paid after it was confirmed that Boyzone singer Stephen Gately died at the age of just 33. Read
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Pakistan base siege leaves 19 dead
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Pakistani commandos have freed dozens of hostages seized by militants at the army's own headquarters, ending a deadly, 22-hour drama that embarrassed the nation's military. Read
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Afghanistan on Clinton talks agenda
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown will discuss Afghanistan and the Northern Ireland peace process with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Read
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Boyzone star Gately dies in Majorca
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died at the age of just 33. Read
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Newsagents' cigarette plans anger
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Thousands of newsagents are threatening to boycott the Labour Party at the General Election if legislation is passed banning them from openly displaying cigarettes. Read
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300 MPs 'face expenses challenge'
Oct 11 2009 | National News
More than 300 MPs could be asked either to repay money or provide further information to justify their expenses claims, it has been reported. Read
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Films set to boost British tourism
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Two potential blockbuster movies are set to boost British tourism in the next few months. Read
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BBC stands by BNP members interview
Oct 11 2009 | National News
The BBC has defended a decision to broadcast an interview in which a BNP activist claimed England footballer Ashley Cole was not "ethnically British". Read
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Tories' lead over Labour hits 19%
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Voters prefer the Tories in almost every policy area, according to a poll which gives the party a 19% lead over Labour. Read
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Eye fears put PM's health in focus
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is facing more speculation about his health after it was disclosed he has suffered two minor tears in his retina. Read
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Seven killed in Pakistan rescue bid
Oct 11 2009 | National News
The Pakistani army said commandos have freed 22 people held hostage by militants inside military headquarters but three captives were killed. Read
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Blasts heard in Pakistan rescue bid
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Two loud explosions and gunshots have been heard from inside Pakistan's army headquarters, where Islamist militants are holding soldiers hostage. Read
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Iraq decision 'was 51-49' - Cherie
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Cherie Blair has raised questions about her husband's passionate advocacy of the Iraq war, branding the invasion a "51-49" decision. Read
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'Cut in doctors' hours costs lives'
Oct 11 2009 | National News
Cutting doctors' working hours in line with EU rules is costing lives, damning evidence from the Royal College of Surgeons showed. Read
